Naar den equator, met een voorspel: van pastoor soldaat by M. T. H. Perelaer
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"Naar den equator, met een voorspel: van pastoor soldaat" by M. T. H. Perelaer is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. The work explores life in the Dutch East Indies from the perspective of a soldier and priest, amalgamating personal anecdotes with a broader commentary on the experiences of military life in this colonial setting. The opening of the book sets the stage with a lively scene in the
surroundings of the ruins of Lichtenberg Castle, where a musical event is taking place. Amidst the festivities, we are introduced to Herman, a seminarian, who is accompanied by his family. His internal struggle regarding his future as a priest is palpable as he grapples with the temptations of the outside world, evidenced by his friend Frank's carefree nature and the charm of the local maidens. The passage richly describes the vibrant atmosphere and the contrasting characters, paving the way for the exploration of themes such as desire, duty, and spiritual conflict. Herman's initial resistance to worldly distractions foreshadows his eventual turmoil as he navigates the tension between his aspirations and the allure of a different life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Perelaer, M. T. H. (Michael Theophile Hubert), 1831-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | Naar den equator, met een voorspel: van pastoor soldaat |
| Original Publication | Netherlands: Uitgevers-Maatschappij "Elsevier",1884. |
| Series Title | Een kwart eeuw tusschen de keerkringen |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Ethnology |
| Subject | Brazil -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Java (Indonesia) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canary Islands -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Netherlands -- Colonies -- East Indies -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69120 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69120-6 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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